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Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese [Edit]
Neighborhood: Madison ParkMon-Sat. 5:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Sun. 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
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Was in town for business and decided to check out this place after reading about it on yelp.
Overall an above average sushi place by LA standards - sushi was 4 stars, service was 4 and overall atmosphere was 4 stars. I definitely consider this as a 'value' sushi place where nothing is spectacular about the sushi but you get the feeling that you got what you paid for.
We made a reservation to be safe, but didn't end up needing it since it wasn't too busy (it was a weeknight). The parking lot is tiny though, so chances are, you'll have to locate some street parking.
We ordered omakase (chef's choice).
It was great! I definitely would not have ordered many of the things we received, but the presentation was spectacular and the fish quality was superb. One dish I really didn't like was the sea urchin... it rubbed me in all the wrong ways -- it was slimy and squishy, but I'm glad I tried it so I know to avoid it next time =p
Dessert was fried bananas with vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce. MmmMm!
It's a nice upscale restaurant that would be perfect for a romantic date or even a small dinner party. Service was great and great relaxed atmosphere. We will definitely be back!
I was at Nishino last weekend for a good friend's birthday. There were 15 of us and a 6PM reservation was the earliest we could get. Almost all of our party arrived on time for our reservation. Our server immediately took drink orders for each person as they arrived.
Our table was split 50/50 for those who chose to order from the Dining Around Seattle (3 course meal for $30) and those who chose to order ala carte. My husband and I chose to order ala carte since it seemed for almost the same price we could order a bigger spread of sushi and side dishes. It ended up working out well for us. The mushroom tempura was amazing, the miso soup was amazing, and the sushi rolls were so fresh!
I subtracted one star because while the service was top notch, it was a bit on the slow side. I would definitely consider coming back here though on a less crowded night (and with a smaller party).
We came here on our continued quest to conquer the 3 for 30 list.
I completely agree with the other reviews about the decor--I felt like I was in an aging strip mall. I normally wouldn't pick on this so much, but the food is so superior to the visual experience, it made the interior more noticeably mediocre.
However, the sushi was phenomenal. While we got a tasty tempura first course, and the green tea tiramisu and cheesecake were delightful, the fish was the real standout.
I've never had sushi/sashimi so unbelievably tender. I usually can't take a whole piece at once and end up gnawing my way through it to get half at a time, but this just sliced apart like butter. The white king salmon with pink peppercorn appetizer was probably my favorite. Just 1-2 little corns added a nice punch to the light, fresh fish.
I'd also like to tip my hat to the sommelier who chose the wine pairings for the meal. The viognier instantly decimated the heat from the fresh wasabi in our rolls. It was like mad science.
I'd definitely choose to come back for a special occasion meal, or to treat our out-of-town sushiphile friends to a real treat.
I went here on Sunday night with a large group of friends (about 10 of us) to celebrate a birthday recently. We arrived at 6 pm (couldn't get a reservation any later than that) and were seated right away. While waiting for a few in our party to arrive we were able to peruse the menu and decide whether or not we were going to do the 3 courses for $30 menu (available during the month of November) or eat a la carte. When we did order, our group was split with some of us doing the 3 courses and some of us not which wasn't a problem with the server at all.
I ended up getting a small house salad (the dressing was awesome), a spicy yellowtail roll and two pieces of maguro sushi. The fish was VERY fresh and the rolls and sushi seemed very reasonably priced. Once we were finished the server even offered to split our checks which made figuring out the bill really easy.
My only complaint about Nishino was that it took 3 hours for our entire meal. Now i know we were a pretty large group and that some of us had 3 courses but 3 hours seems a little long. Overall, the food was good, the prices were reasonable, and the service was helpful but a little slow.
Great Sushi, late 80's outdated interior...
Woah, we destroyed this sushi bar. I think between the two of us we ordered about 20 pieces(x2) of sushi and sashimi, and a couple rolls. If you are gonna do it, do it right, and we went for the full chef's choice all night.
What a great decision it is to let the chef choose, expensive, but fun! Mori is a talented sushi chef that served us a unique selection from one end of the spectrum to the other. I had things I have never tried before, for instance: super white tuna, white king salmon, butterfish, extra extra fatty tuna, and many more.
We also tried the seasonal Matsutake (Pine) mushroom soup which I described as 'happy fall campfire soup'. It was very cozy and had a smooth smokiness to it. Served out of a small tea pot into shot size sipping bowls.
By the time we left, I was half lit from the overdose of sushi, plus 2 large Asahi's and 16oz of Harushika sake. It was a very enjoyable experience overall. Also try the green tea tiramisu, I really enjoyed the creamy smooth texture, the fun green color, all encompassing a subtle green tea hint.
The interior seems a bit outdated, almost late 80's mod. It's very bright and sterile with hits of pink and light blue, maybe? Not as warm and comfortable as Shiro's.
Overall great place to get your raw fish on!
Solid omakase experience. Definitely a fusion-y place.
Doesn't look like much from the outside. That entire area has small-ish, cookie-cutter looking store fronts. The outside is a little reminiscent of a dental clinic exterior... but, no worries, you're at the right place, and the food is good.
Interior decor and ambience was well done. Service was excellent. Sushi chefs were very attentive.
Food? Omakase presentation is good, flavors are subtle but mix well. There were quite a number of non-sashimi plates (ceviche, crab cake, oyster tempura, etc), which provided some variety. Sashimi was very fresh. Solid 3.5 stars.
Tip? Sit at the bar. The sushi chefs are very nice. When it slows down a bit, chat them up - it was the best part of the night!
Nishino is the place I go when I have visitors from out of town who want a good sushi experience, and don't mind splurging a little bit. The food is great, and whenever I go there, my party always leaves happy.
I'm a fan of their chirashi - a great assortment of fish, and each piece is delicious. A bit more rice than one person needs underneath... personally, I'd rather have more fish for the price that you're paying.
I also took the yelp advice and got the seared maguro special with shiitake mushrooms and fois gras. My verdict is the same as the chirashi: Delicious, but not quiiiite worth the price in my book.
Because of the price, Nishino is never going to be a place that I go when I want to splurge on sushi - I think you can stretch your dollar at plenty of awesome sushi places here in Seattle. But Nishino will continue to be my destination with family and friends from out of town - I know it will always be a good experience!
YEEESSSSSSSSSS it really is the best sushi in town. And it better be, because it can be hard to get in, and it isn't exactly the cheapest. Although sometimes they do the 3 for $30 thing, so that rocks. For out of towners though, especially landlocked ones, this is THE sushi place to show off.
Love sitting at the sushi bar. My date used to live in Japan, and he was blown away by the miso. "This is what miso is supposed to be like," he kept saying. I like all miso, so I can't add to that except to say it was darn good.
Chef Nishino was behind the bar when we were there and he was soooo personable and awesome. Service was impeccable - friendly, great suggestions, waters always full, etc.
But the main event here - the sushi - is AWESOME. I'm a sashimi girl, and just couldn't believe it. Best toro, best mackerel, best unagi (okay so that isn't sashimi but still), best best best.
I'll try sushi damn near anywhere. And I end up eating in my neighborhood at Ototo a lot. But Nishino is an experience that a sushi lover MUST HAVE.
MUST!
Best sushi in Seattle, hands down. The service, location, drinks, etc. are all great, but go here for the fish - it's freakin' awesome.
I feasted mostly on sashimi and nigiri - the rolls were more of an afterthought. The other highlight was the hamachi collar - an amazing dish at a phenomenal price - buttery and delicious.
I can't write any more - I'm salivating all over my keyboard just thinking about that meal ...
This is wah-wah sushi, ladies and gentlemen, and yes, you will pay for it, but it is so, so good. I would recommend ordering the sushi and small plates in a slow fashion to draw out the loveliness. There are lots of wine, sake and beer options and they do have limited hard alcohol available.
The sushi is excellent. I must admit to not being a nigiri sushi but it did *look* excellent as it whisked by my table. The dragon roll is excellent. There was a Rome Roll on special that I am hoping will be a regular feature. I will be asking about it next time. We liked it so much that we ordered two of them. It was various types of shrimp, lightly tempura'd, arranged into a rainbow shape and then covered in a cilantro aioli. Sweet love of mankind. Delicious.
Nishino shines in the non-sushi category as well. I can't believe I am saying it but, my favorite dish of the night was not sushi. On a lark I commandeered the table and ordered the baked dungeness crab over mushrooms. Oh...my...god. Every bite had me scooting in my seat. It is rich, rich, rich but the crab is hot and creamy and was kind of broiled on the top. Amazing. It will definitely be added to the rotation for all future visits.
Be warned that this place gets packed. Make reservations as there isn't a bar to have a drink and wait and wait you will most of the time. The service is friendly and efficient but I definitely recommend taking your time and savoring this little piece of Madison Park goodness.
As an aside, Theo Chocolates is directly across the street if they happen to be open when you are walking by. Awesomely awesome chocolate and treats and the family that owns it is way, way cool.
My fiancé, friend, and I celebrated my fiancé's birthday here the other weekend. Luckily, they took a reservation for us the popular 7:30 time on a Saturday night.
My friend headed the creation of the Seattle 100 (http://www.yelp.com/to...), which consists of 100 amazing dishes to try at restaurants around the city. Wouldn't you know that the Maguro with Seared Foie Gras, Shiitake, and Red Wine Reduction was on the list? So of course we had to order it. One order comes with 2 servings, and since we were 3, our server added half a serving so we could all try it.
Melt-in-your mouth good, though I thought the foie gras overpowered the tuna a bit, so if you're a sushi purist, steer clear.
Here's what else we ordered:
Both my fiancé and friend ordered chirashi, and the fish looked amazing! They said it was really fresh, which is exactly what we're all looking for in a sushi dinner.
I was in the mood for certain things in one roll, and when they didn't have that on the menu, our server said they would be happy to create a custom roll for me and that they have more items that aren't listed on the menu. Huh? Why wouldn't they want everyone to know what they can make? I felt a little limited by the selection printed on the menu, so I think it would benefit them to include ALL options.
Anyway, I ordered an avocado, unagi, and tuna. I also ordered tekka maki and an order of hamachi nigiri. (http://www.yelp.com/bi...) I loved how fresh the ingredients were.
My friend and I also made sure to let our server know it was my fiancé's birthday, so at the end of our meal, our server brought over a complimentary dessert (2 different types of mochi/ice cream) with a candle. Nice touch.
The service was good, since the server kept our water glasses full and didn't push us to order anything we didn't want.
Since there are so many other sushi places in Seattle, I think I'd prefer to try a different one (or two or three) on our next trip. I know I can return to Nishino if we want an old standby.
I've only been here once. It really confused me seeing that 95% of the people eating at this establishment were non Asian. Hmm.. not the best sign, but I was there, yelpers gave it decent marks, so I figure i give it a shot.
All in all I wasn't overly impressed, but then again, I wasn't turned off at all. I asked the chef to give me whatever he thought was really good .. -- The toro wasn't oily.. In my opinion, it wasn't even chutoro -- it tasted really close to regular blue fin tuna. The local albacore was good.. and all the fish was really fresh.. but.. for some reason nothing really stood out in my mind that was outstanding. Perhaps i need to retry this place again.
As for the atmosphere -- well a bit too large of a restaurant.. and a bit too noisy. Prices were absolutely reasonable. Service was good for a Friday night.. (waiters were pretty attentive seeing how the place was packed to the gills)
I'd consider this place to be pretty good, and I would come back if I was in the area and craving sushi.
My all time favorite Japanese Restaurant. The fish is the freshest in Seattle. Masahirosan always takes good care of us when we go. He is very skillful with his knife. We love to sit at the sushi bar and watch him work his magic.
Must order the Otoro Sashimi, Black Cod, and Hamachi Collar. And when in season, make sure you get the live amaebi. You can watch it jumping around in the sushi case. I've got to say that my mouth is watering as I write this review. I wish I could go there everyday. The only downfall to nishino is that it is way too busy. But can you blame Seattle for wanting the best sashimi and sushi in town?
this is one of the best places i've had for sushi.
its always great quality.
may be priced a little more then others
but worth it.
I am a big fan of Sashimi. After Satio's closed. I have been trying many different japenese restaurant. So far.. nothing is close to be Saito's. We ordered omakase sashimi... and some tempera and tekkamaki. Omakase??? came wiht regular sashimi.. maybe we should sat at the sushi bar but seemed busy and we made dinner for two at the dinner table. Quality of fish was good, however, for price and the offered they had at that time.. it's so-so. Oh well, I will be keep looking...
if you look for something little affordable or thinking you could get some more than you pay for, kozue at wallingford isn't bad idea, either...
Keep on swimming.. this place remind me of nemo which is little weird.
Impeccable! Best sushi I've had in town as far as freshness and taste is concerned. This little known fact may come as a shock to you but I am "swanky as f**k" which impels me to perpetually order raw oysters and champagne in restaurants that deliver. If you start your meal this way at Nishino you will spend the rest of the evening floating on food-aroused endorphins. Now match that quality with an equal service factor and you've got yourself the perfect evening.
Get the omakase. Get the omakase.
I'm always impressed by this restaurant. The atmosphere is warm, the staff is friendly, the presentation is fantastic and the food is great. It's just an all-around good restaurant, you know?
This place is divine. Well, the sushi is divine. I had the omakase and the flavor combinations were astounding and delectable. I like the atmosphere too - not loud, full of people to check out, good service. They do have to watch how close the tables are, though. Servers kept bumping into my chair, which I hate. This is the best sushi I have ever had, actually.
Pretty good sushi. I love places that have something a little different like here. The toro tartare was amazing. It looks small, but gives a decent amount of the fat belly tuna. Tempura is delicious here and not like those cheap places where the fried batter falls right off the insides. Noodles are ok, I would not eat them here.
Desserts were good. If you like shiso, try the shiso sorbet. An amazing mix of the shiso taste in a green ice ball.
would've given this 5 stars except that had a not so great experience the last time I went. Usually I go for the Omakase which is great, the waiter come out explaning for 5 minutes on like 2 pieces of edamame and its origin. (But it's the best 2 pieces of edamame I had for a while, especially after listening to the story).
However, the last time I went, they said they were too busy to serve the Omakase, so I was really disappointed... then I ordered all the regular dishes, but for some reason all the hot dishes all tasted quite similar, all kind of buttery. But next time, just make sure you call in before hand and go for the Omakase and skip the regular menu
Best Japanese food I've had in Seattle. Superb service. I'd eat there more often if I could afford it.
I may have had an overly positive experience here as we were the first people through their doors that evening. Service was immediate.
The people running this place are clearly thinkers. They have interesting takes on a variety of traditional offerings. I was intrigued, but you pay a hefty premium for it.
Even their miso soup is untraditional.
I'm not even sure I would call this a Japanese restaurant. It's kind of like a whiteboyyuppie-california-Japanese fusion effort. It's not bad. It's quite good. It is also exceptionally targeted for the area it is located.
One minor point of annoyance to look for is that the cold sake is served in a cool looking chilled bamboo decanter. The interesting thing is that about half as much sake came out of the second than was enjoyed from the first. Sketchy sake-business!
We were recommended to Nishino by a friend. I was hesitant to order anything non-basic since there were no Japanese or Asians other than me in the restaurant. We decided to go for chef's choice sashimi platter. Definitely good. Love it!
Very expensive, so I'd go if I weren't paying for all of it! The quality is second-to-none. I couldn't tell you what I had, but the overall experience was pleasant. Servers were jovial and helpful; the ambiance doesn't make me feel like I'm in Japan though. White table cloths and mood lighting, I think I'm in a french restaurant, until I see the seaweed wraps.
My first experience with ordering "omakase" style where the chef decides what to send to the table. It was absolutely amazing! I felt taken of and like a celebrity where only the freshest fish, delicious, and unique dishes are served. It becomes a social experience as well because each dish is presented, then they come and clear the table to get ready for the next and in the meantime, I'm talking with my friends and we're discussing how beautiful the presentation or how wonderful everything tasted. Awesome eating that night. Highly recommended!
On my first trip to Seattle last weekend, I yelped sushi and this place came up. I thought it was OK. The toro sushi does not melt in your mouth like some other places, the salmon and tuna sushi did not look that fresh either.
I ordered a softshell crab app, which was fishy-tasting, and not very good at all. Most places use tempura batter, but this one was just fried. We ordered a tempura maki and spicy tuna maki, and they were huge because there was so much rice! The only thing I really liked was the Madison Park maki, which despite the excessive rice, was really good. It had real crab and avocado (I think) and it was wrapped in a thin egg omelet. Interesting combination, but not good enough to bring me back here.
I took a friend here for her birthday and we both decided to do the Dine around Seattle deal taking place. I started with the albacore tuna tataki with ponzu sauce and it was delicious and the sliced jalapeno placed on top gave each piece a nice little kick, the albacore melted in my mouth. The birthday girl went for the Pacific oyster and maitake mushroom tempura with the seaweed salad, in her words it was delicious and I take her word for it.
For my main entree I wanted to go for the assorted sushi and roll but there was salmon and I'm odd and do not like salmon so I skipped it and went for the broiled black cod which was marinated in miso, the cod was amazing, the three pickled like salads that accompanied it were not so amazing and neither were the eight bones I pulled out of my mouth from the cod, one poked the roof of my mouth and it still itches, one bone is acceptable but eight bones in one tiny piece of fish not so acceptable to me even though the cod was amazing. The birthday girl went with the assorted sushi and roll she said she enjoyed everything but the salmon skin roll, it just wasn't to her liking but everything else was wonderful.
For dessert we both went with the sorbet of the day which was a nice refreshing ending to the meal and the server was nice enough to put a candle in the birthday girls. Our server was actually outstanding the whole night, explaining every dish, making sure everything was fine and never letting our tea or water glasses become empty. I will definitely be back to try their sushi because everything I saw looked fresh and tasty.
One of the top twenty Japanese restaurants in Seattle. Quality food. Classy joint. Great service. But small menu.
Their menu is a little lame though. Not many selections. No bento. Short sushi list. Some staples aren't represented. For me, this is what brought it down to 4-stars.
The atmosphere is sort of modern bland. The service is great. The sushi chefs are cool. It's in a nice quiet neighborhood.
If you're looking for quality sushi, you're not going to find better than this. But if you looking for style and flair, this is not the place for you.
By far, one of the best meals I have had in Seattle- or anywhere, for that matter. We had the omakase menu. Every bite here was an experience. Amazing food. The best sashimi I have ever tasted. Just amazing.
Seriously, I think every other review I have written needs to be bumped down a notch to make up for the experience we had at Nishino. It was THAT good. ;)
Our server was fantastic too- we admitted to not knowing much about sake, and had her choose different kinds for us to try. She picked some really wonderful matches to go with our food, and was just all-around awesome in every way. What a FANTASTIC experience.
This is what we had, as best as I can remember it. :)
First Course:
Hamachi wrapped around asparagus, on top of cucumber, with ponzu sauce and pink peppercorn
Green mussel with ginger relish
Salmon wrapped in pickled cucumber with wasabi sauce
Second Course:
Cocktail of sunomono, crab, mango
Third Course:
Greens, sesame-ginger dressing, super white tuna sashimi, fried lotus root
Fourth Course:
Soup with matsutake (pine mushroom), nuts and white fish
Fifth Course:
Oyster tempura with a miso sauce
Sixth Course:
Cod with seaweed oil ponzu and cabbage
Seventh Course:
Sushi plate with tuna, hamachi, salmon, slice of Nishino Roll (wrapped in tamago), slice of another roll (asparagus, tobiko, salmon & tuna)
Dessert:
Kiwi Orange Grapes Pomegrante and Strawberries, Mochi (Mango, Chocolate Espresso, Cherry Blossom)
Came here for Dine Around Seattle. I'm not a sushi pro, by any means. I have had my share of sushi, however (usually of the cheap variety). For that reason, I was looking to try high quality sushi. I was disappointed. Either I've had very high quality cheap sushi, or this place just wasn't that different, because I could hardly tell the difference.
That said, my miso soup was amazing, as well as my seaweed salad. I'd get both again in a heartbeat.
The service was merely decent. Our waiter was slow on the beers and confused some of our orders. The dedicated water-filler did his job well and with flash (though he smelled a bit as he leaned over us).
Overall, I'd say it's ok. I probably won't be back as I don't think what I paid was worth what I got.
My dinner companion flaked, so I was left along to explore the Seattle dining scene. Searching for omakase in Seattle, brought up Nishino as one of the choices. After looking over the menu on-line, I decided to jump in my electric blue PT Cruiser rental car and give it a shot.
Took a seat at the sushi bar and ordered a Echigo to clean my palate.
A daily special caught my eyes, Tara Nabe, perfect on a cold rainy night in Seattle (remind me again why I left the mid-70s Napa?). While feasting on this wonderful nabe, got me thinking, clear broth soup isn't very common in Western cuisine, is it? Not that I don't like clam chowder or French onion soup, but nothing beats a clear broth Japanese or Chinese soup.
Also went with a few sets of nigiris, my only requests were Amaebi and Uni. Chef Mori san took care the rest, Hotate, Kampachi, and Toro arrived in front of me as well. The rice is perfectly luke warm, topped with impeccably fresh fish. Each and every set was wonderful.
Got talking with Chef Mori, discovered he is a fellow wine lover and has an affinity for Pauillac wines. He went on to mention Bill Harlan had stopped in for dinner in the past, as well as Naoko Dalla Valle and her daughter Maya.
Although I am full after the nigiris and nabe, I can't pass on another clear broth dish, so Kani Tofu was ordered to finish the evening. This dish along with the nabe from earlier, paired very well with an Alsatian Riesling.
I will return to Nishino next time I head back to Seattle, armed with a bottle of choice Pauillac to share with Chef Mori.
I ate raw seafood with wasabi and rice and liked it. I never usually venture out and try something like this.
But the key is that I freakin' ate raw fish. ...and look what I rated it.
wtf. am i hooked?
My experience tonight at Nishino embodied what a five-star rating should be. I had the Omakase dinner which spanned mild to wild, delicate to bold, soft to crunchy, and plain to extravagant.
Where other sushi establishments get an element or two right -- some may have a supreme quality of fish but epic fail with the rice -- Nishino was holistically incredible. The rice was made properly with healthy amounts of mirin and had a perfect consistency and temperature. The fish was delicious and delicate. The presentation was both thoughtful and complimentary. The service was quick and friendly.
I was most impressed by watching the lead chef. He seemed so serene and at peace with himself and his surroundings. He smiled while preparing the food, didn't talk much, and worked with surgical precision. He is a master at his craft and a true artist.
My friend asked me tonight "So, does this mean you have a new place to take your ladies out to impress them?" The answer is yes. I have found a new favorite in Seattle for sushi.
I'm a bit deprived of good sushi experiences in London. Strange perhaps as we're an island nation even if London is land-locked.
Nishino provided my favourite Japanese dining experience experience in the USA to date. The exclusive omakase dinner was also excellent value for menu, especially compared with some other Japanese places in the USA.
My dinner there also made me think that the influence of Japanese food on western cuisine had come full circle at Nishino. I think the Japanese philosophy of the combination of a few clean flavours and the freshest ingredients have been fully embraced at top restaurants like Bouley in New York and the Dining Room at the Ritz Carlton. I also think that modern food presentation in western restaurants has its roots in the wonderful presentation which is at the heart of Japanese food. However, I noticed distinctly non-Japanese ingredients such as foie gras on Nishino's menu. I chatted to the owner about this and he confirmed that they're allowing these ingredients to be incorporated into their menu but they would always be used in a Japanese cooking style.
So to the restaurant and food. Nishino is close Madison Park on E Madison Ave. Although the parking is limited in the little forecourt, there is a lot of free street parking nearby. The restaurant has good spacing between the tables. The hot towel before the meal was also a nice touch.
There was only one possible dining choice - the exclusive omakase menu.
1. 5 little amuse bouches. I especially loved the seared scallop with nori, white salmon with pink peppercorn yuzu sauce, saba with miso. Little explosions of the freshest fish with wonderfully thought out and excuted accompaniments.
2. Peruvian prawn salad, borrowing the idea of ceviche-style 'cooking; with a nod to prawn cocktail. It was a good palate cleanser though my palate did want just a little more sweet in the mix. The deep fried amoebi head was a delightful crunchy contrast.
3. Shitake, tuna, foie gras, all seared and served with red wine reduction. Wow! Sounds weird on paper but wonderful to eat.
4. White fish around arugula, sesame seed oil, olive oil, sesame seeds, ginger & scallion. Nice but needed a little more punch - maybe more ginger may have helped.
5. Sake steamed manila clams, wakame seaweed & coral mushroom. This soup had great depth of flavour.
6. Tempura course. Crab, oyster & shiso leaf in perfect batter with daikon radish tempura sauce.
7. Curried halibut cheeks on bed of sauteed mushrooms & spinach. Complemented perfectly with a great cilantro dipping sauce.
8. Sushi course. Wonderful melt in the mouth toro, the real star of this course. Also had nice kanpachi and white fish. Also 2 pieces of special roll.
9. Dessert consisted of kiwi, mango and orange fruit segments and a selection of mochi ice cream.
Service was great and the volume and speed of food coming out of the kitchen was perfect to make a great dining experience.
Honestly? I can't tell you if the sushi here is good. I assume it is - I see people eating lots of it, everything smells fresh, the ingredients all look gorgeous. And it's not that I don't love sushi - I do. But every time I go here I end up ordering the dynamite. Geoduck, mushrooms, and scallops baked perfectly in Japanese mayonnaise so that the scallops and geoduck stay perfectly tender? And it has an awesome name? Yes please. This is a great place for a sushi-lover to take a sushi-hater - both parties can be equally satisfied with the food.
Word to the wise - yeah, Nishino is on the 30 for 30 list. But the prices and portion sizes don't typically make it worth doing. Order off the regular menu and you'll spend less. Also, I understand they're great if you're gluten-free. My boy's dad has celiac and is very careful about what and where he eats, and this is one of the few places that has earned his unequivocal trust.
I can't afford to go here as often as I used to go, but when I was there it was top of the heap. Their fish is flown in daily from Japan or something ridiculous like that, and you can tell. It's also an occasional haunt for celebrities, so if you walk in and see someone just gawk quietly and leave them alone so they can enjoy their food.
It's sushi, so it's not inexpensive, but for the money it's some of the best that Seattle has to offer.
Everything was delicious - the sushi was fresh and the hot dishes were all interesting and tasty (especially the baked geoduck). The service was helpful. Other patrons seemed to be having a good time judging by the volume of their chatter and laughter.
My family has been going here for EVER. My dad loves it. For X-Mas he gave me a $150 gift card... I took a friend out for the omakase dinner. WOW... Tasty, delicate, fresh... with an amazing variety in tastes and textures, not overly filling, just right. Paired with a big frozen bamboo stalk filled with sake, it hit a spot that doesn't get hit that often for me: I get to eat like a rich person and not sweat about the other things I need to spend my money on (in real life!)
Thanks, dad.
Hands down - the best sushi in Seattle. I'm not usually a huge sushi eater - but the Toro and Super White Tuna is to die for here. Came with friends for a birthday dinner and everything was outstanding. Ordered the following: Broiled Black Cod w/Miso & Sake, Tempura Snow Crab (so good!), Chicken Tatsuka (Like Karaage), Toro Tartare with Cavier (Spectacular), Shrimp Heads, Arboretum, Madison & Salmon Skin Roll - (All were fabulous). Ended the evening with some Mochi & Green Tea. Experience was amazing from start to finish. I've been to Nishino many years ago and remember it being great - our dinner tonight did not disappoint. No wonder why they say this place is the Nobu of Seattle. Definitely as good as it gets!
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